Grants for Solar Energy

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 151 active grants for solar energy in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 77 list an award amount, with a median of $200K.

Grants tracked: 151; from 94 funders
Median award: $200K; middle half $40K–$600K
Total listed funding: $64.8M; across 77 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 9; 1 with a published date

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CBSC Mini-Grants People's Solar Energy Fund · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $5K Support participating CBOs in pursuit of community-led and community-owned renewable energy project development in local communities. Required Documentation Prior to Application:	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Adamah's Climate Action Fund - Grants & Interest-Free Loans Adamah Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1.3M	Rolling	$1.3M
Solar for Non-Profits and Public Libraries Grant Sustainable Energy Utility Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Solar for Non-Profits and Public Libraries Grant aims to promote solar energy adoption among Delaware's nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $500K
EBSCO Solar Grant EBSCO Information Services · Foundation Not published · $300K The EBSCO Solar Grant aims to support academic, school, and public libraries in transitioning to renewable energy through solar power.	Not published	$300K
Clean Energy Communities Technical Support Contractor: Cohort Track (RFP 6120) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3.8M New York State Energy Research and Development Authority The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New…	Not published	Up to $3.8M
LEDC's NextGen Impact Fund Loan powered by SELF Latino Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $50K Make your home healthier, safer, and more efficient with an unsecured, low-interest rate loan from LEDC's NextGen Fund. LEDC approves people based on their ability to pay, not their credit score.	Rolling	$3K – $50K
Solar for All Program Nevada Clean Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · $156M Federal funding opportunity to expand low-income solar access. EPA awarded one grant per state/territory.	Not published	$156M
Pivot Energy's Kaci Peters Renewable Energy Scholarship Community College of Aurora Foundation · Foundation Not published · $450 Celebrates the legacy of Kaci Peters, a beloved team member of Pivot Energy known as an innovator, communicator, and mentor for the distributed solar and storage industry.	Not published	$450
Clean Energy Grants Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2.5M The Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for clean energy projects aimed at modernizing the electric grid, enhancing community resilience, and promoting solar energy deployment.	Not published	$50K – $2.5M
Core Fund Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation aims to fund organizations using solar energy to create opportunity, increase social equity, and build more resilient communities. Community ownership and leadership are central to the funding philosophy.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program - Environmental Improvement Action Projects Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program The Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program will support community outreach and engagement, environmental action, and larger-scale restoration projects in the…	Not published	Varies
Residential Energy Upgrade Program (RE-UP) Nevada Clean Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Addresses energy cost burden - low-income Nevadans spend over one-fifth of income on energy, forcing choices between energy bills and food/medicine.	Not published	Varies
GMP Community Giving Grant Green Mountain Power · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Green Mountain Power (GMP) is committed to community support through its GMP Community Giving initiative, focusing on basic needs, safety, resilience, equity, and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Up to $500
GFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · $2M – $4M The California Energy Commission's GFO-25-302 initiative, known as CHOIR, aims to advance virtual power plants that effectively coordinate inverter-based resources like solar, batteries, and electric vehicles.	Not published	$2M – $4M
Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Clean Energy Group Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The RPLI provides $10,000 grants to community-based organizations working to build internal capacity around energy resilience and leadership development.	Not published	$10K
Solar for Good - Solar Installation Grants Renew Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K	Not published	$10K – $20K
California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project 2.0 (CALeVIP 2.0) – Fast Charge California Project Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project 2.0 (CALeVIP 2.0) aims to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure through the Fast Charge California Project.	Not published	Varies
BEL Beneficial Electrification Grants Beneficial Electrification League · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
Solar Rebate Program North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association · Foundation Not published · $6K – $75K 2021: NCUC implemented changes including decreased rebate size, lottery system (replacing first-come-first-served), and biannual application schedule (January and July)	Not published	$6K – $75K
SolarRewards for Schools Fresh Energy · Foundation Not published · Up to $1	Not published	Up to $1
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $5 – $1.7M Partners for Places is a collaborative matching grant program led by The Funders Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network that connects local government and philanthropy to invest in sustainability projects.	Not published	$5 – $1.7M
RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 3 Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is inviting applications for RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 3.	Not published	Up to $50K
Mitchell Foundation Grants The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation supports impactful projects in Texas, focusing on environmental protection, social equity, and economic vitality.	Not published	Varies
Clean Energy Siting and Permitting (CESP) grants Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · $485M Commerce is now accepting applications for $4.85 million in Clean Energy Siting and Permitting (CESP) grants to help local governments and tribes improve the siting and permitting of clean energy projects across Washington state.	Not published	$485M

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About solar energy grants

Solar and clean energy grants fund installations, research, workforce development, and community energy programs. The Department of Energy, EPA, USDA, and state energy offices are major funders, especially after the Inflation Reduction Act expanded clean energy incentives. Both tax credits and direct grants are available for solar projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for solar energy award?

Of the 151 grants for solar energy Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 77 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $200K, and the middle half fall between $40K and $600K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for solar energy?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Maryland Energy Administration (12), The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) (7), California Energy Commission (5), Honnold Foundation (5), and People's Solar Energy Fund (5). In all, 94 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for solar energy due?

Of 151 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 34 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 107 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What federal grants are available for solar projects?

The DOE's Solar Energy Technologies Office funds research and deployment. The USDA REAP program provides grants for rural solar installations. The EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund supports community solar. The Inflation Reduction Act created new direct-pay options for tax-exempt organizations, effectively functioning as grants for solar installations.

Can nonprofits get solar grants?

Yes. Nonprofits can now benefit from the IRA's direct-pay provisions for clean energy tax credits. The EPA's Solar for All program specifically serves low-income and disadvantaged communities. State programs like California's SASH and New York's NY-Sun include nonprofit pathways. Many utility companies offer solar incentive programs for nonprofits.

Are there grants for community solar projects?

Yes. The EPA's $7 billion Solar for All program is the largest community solar grant in history. USDA's Rural Energy for America Program supports rural community solar. State clean energy funds in Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, and others specifically fund community solar development.

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